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Tennessee Private Preschools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 44 private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) serving 3,605 students in Tennessee. You can also find more schools membership associations in Tennessee.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Tennessee include Margolin Hebrew Academy, The Goddard School, and Brainerd Baptist School.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the Tennessee private preschool average acceptance rate of 87%.
27% of private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Methodist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 44

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 44

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Tennessee (2026-27)

Tate's School Photo
Tate's School
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
9215 Bob Gray Rd.
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 693-3021
(15)
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Map of Brainerd Baptist School
Brainerd Baptist School
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6
Christian
4107 Mayfair Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 622-3873
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Map of Collierville Methodist Preschool
Collierville Methodist Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 320 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
454 W Poplar Avenue
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 853-8636
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-PK | 52 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 2
Daycare / Preschool
509 E. Winchester Boulevard
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 861-0108
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Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal School Photo
Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal School
Gr: NS-8 | 455 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 8
Episcopal
246 S. Belvedere Blvd.
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 278-0200
(11)
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Map of Margolin Hebrew Academy
Margolin Hebrew Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 206 students
Jewish
390 S White Station Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 682-2400
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St. Edward School Photo
St. Edward School
Gr: PK-8 | 239 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
190 Thompson Lane
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 833-5770
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Map of Univ Of Memphis Lipman Early Childhood School
Univ Of Memphis Lipman Early Childhood School
Gr: PK-K | 77 students
Daycare / Preschool
3771 Poplar Ave
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 678-2120
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Map of Westminster School for Young Children
Westminster School for Young Children
Gr: NS-PK | 289 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
3900 West End Avenue
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 297-0235
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Bell Road KinderCare Photo
Bell Road KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
592 Bell Rd.
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 361-8707
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Bluegrass KinderCare Photo
Bluegrass KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
8908 Bluegrass Rd.
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 693-3551
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Cedar Bluff KinderCare Photo
Cedar Bluff KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
9200 Gulf Park Dr.
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 693-5570
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Map of Central Learning Center
Central Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 245 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2005 Winchester Blvd.
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 255-8133
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Map of Children's House Of Nashville
Children's House Of Nashville
Gr: PK-K | 72 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Montessori School
3404 Belmont Blvd
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 298-5647
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Map of Clarksville KinderCare
Clarksville KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
101 Ringgold Rd
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 342-1364
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Map of Cordova KinderCare
Cordova KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
8150 Country Village Dr
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 755-3210
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Map of Crescent Drive KinderCare
Crescent Drive KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
105 Crescent Dr
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 861-6098
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Map of Emmanuel United Methodist Kindergarten
Emmanuel United Methodist Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 131 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
2404 Kirby Rd
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 754-3607
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Map of Garden Montessori School
Garden Montessori School
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
3225 Garden Dr
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 688-6776
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
10720 Virginia Pine Way
Knoxville, TN 37932
(865) 531-9599
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
125 Loudoun Road
Knoxville, TN 37934
(865) 966-0663
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
98 Moss Lane
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 538-2410
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The Goddard School - Franklin/Cool Springs Photo
The Goddard School - Franklin/Cool Springs
Gr: NS-PK | 185 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Daycare / Preschool
1101 Moher Boulevard
Franklin, TN 37069
(615) 595-2525
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Goodlettsville KinderCare Photo
Goodlettsville KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1025 Jackson Rd.
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
(615) 851-1361
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Map of Green Hills KinderCare
Green Hills KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1710 Woodmont Blvd
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 292-9938
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Hendersonville KinderCare Photo
Hendersonville KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
138 Maple Row Blvd.
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 824-0645
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Hermitage KinderCare Photo
Hermitage KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
4771 Andrew Jackson Pkwy
Hermitage, TN 37076
(615) 883-6869
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Map of Hickory KinderCare
Hickory KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
497 Old Hickory Blvd.
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 352-8865
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Map of Idlewild Presbyterian Kindergarten
Idlewild Presbyterian Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 31 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
1750 Union Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 726-4681
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Johnson City KinderCare Photo
Johnson City KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
906 Sunset Dr.
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 282-4094
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Kingsport KinderCare Photo
Kingsport KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
2000 American Way
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 246-2961
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Map of The Learning Center
The Learning Center
Gr: NS-PK | 30 students
Daycare / Preschool
396 Pleasant View Circle
Jasper, TN 37347
(423) 942-3317
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Maryville KinderCare Photo
Maryville KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1752 West Lamar Alexander Pkwy
Maryville, TN 37801
(865) 977-6825
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Map of Morning Star Child Development Center
Morning Star Child Development Center
Gr: PK-K | 47 students
Daycare / Preschool
10614 Flickenger Ln
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 671-0244
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Mount Moriah KinderCare Photo
Mount Moriah KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
5735 Mt. Moriah Rd.
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 365-0411
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Tennessee?
The top ranked private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Tennessee include Margolin Hebrew Academy, The Goddard School, and Brainerd Baptist School.
How many private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in Tennessee?
44 private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in Tennessee.
How diverse are private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Tennessee?
Tennessee private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are approximately 24% minority students, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average of 19%.
What percentage of private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are religiously affiliated in Tennessee?
27% of private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Methodist).
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Private Schools
3,605
Students
$11,720
Avg. Tuition
24%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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